Did anyone hear the satellite on the NA pass a few minutes ago. I never heard it, but that could be due to incorrect keps.
Steve W5IEM On Jun 30, 2014 11:26 AM, "Paul Stoetzer" <[email protected]> wrote: > I noticed that AMSAT-UK and the ARRL have both published posts that > state that LO-78 will decay by the end of this week. > > That's probably based in part by information I posted on the BB from > satflare.com, which predicts decay on July 2nd > (http://www.satflare.com/track.asp?q=39571#TOP) > > However, the keps they are using appear to be incorrect. They are > showing an altitude of just 226 km. Celestrak keps are showing an > altitude of 317 km. Interestingly, the map view of the satellite's > current position appears to be correct. > > SATVIEW's decay predictions seem to be based on the 317 km current > altitude and show a predicted reentry of August 5th. > (http://www.satview.org/decay.php) > > I think SATVIEW's prediction is more accurate. Anyone else have any input? > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > _______________________________________________ > Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
